Slab Square Sala 1 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Brignell Slab' by IB TYPE Inc., 'Glance Slab' by Identity Letters, 'Newslab' and 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype, and 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, robust, industrial, confident, retro, utilitarian, impact, readability, authority, heritage, blocky, compact serifs, bracketless, sturdy, printlike.
A heavy, rectangular slab-serif with broad proportions and a firm, even rhythm. Strokes are largely monolinear with minimal contrast, and the serifs read as squared, unbracketed blocks that terminate cleanly. Curves (C, G, O, S) are generous but controlled, keeping counters open while maintaining a dense color on the page. The lowercase is straightforward and sturdy, with a single-storey a and g and blunt, squared terminals that reinforce the font’s solid, constructed feel; numerals are equally weighty and highly stable in silhouette.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and brand marks where a strong, sturdy impression is needed. It also works well for packaging and labels, editorial display, and signage where bold letterforms and squared terminals help maintain impact and legibility at a distance.
The overall tone is strong and workmanlike, suggesting vintage printing and industrial signage. Its blunt slabs and substantial weight give it a no-nonsense, confident voice that can feel both classic and contemporary depending on context.
Likely designed to deliver a durable slab-serif voice with clear, squared detailing and a strong typographic footprint. The emphasis appears to be on dependable readability and assertive display presence, echoing traditional print and signage forms while staying clean and consistent.
At text sizes the face produces a dark, even texture with clear word shapes, while the pronounced slabs and broad widths make it especially attention-grabbing in larger settings. The design favors clarity and presence over delicacy, with consistent detailing across capitals, lowercase, and figures.